Anele Mdoda Explained
Anele Mdoda |
Birth Date: | 19 May 1984 |
Birth Place: | Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
Years Active: | 2004-present |
Relatives: | Thembisa Mdoda (sister) |
Anele Mdoda (born May 19, 1984) is a South African television presenter, radio personality, producer, businesswoman and author. Born and raised in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, Mdoda obtained a degree in Politics and International Relations at the University of Pretoria. Her career then began at the age of 20 in 2004 as a radio DJ.[1]
Career
Anele Mdoda was born May 19, 1984, in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. Her sister Thembisa Mdoda is also a television personality.[2] After her matric she enrolled at University of Pretoria Degree in Politics and International Relations. She worked at Highveld FM after her graduation in 2007. Following year, after she left Highveld FM and she worked for 5FM. That same year she contested on fifth season of Strictly Come Dancing reality competition.
From 2009 to 2010, Mdoda co-hosted SA's Got Talent which was aired on SABC 2 along with Rob van Vuuren.
Mdoda was announced Miss South Africa judge in 2012,[3] that same year she became a judge of reality competition Clash of the Choirs.[4] [5]
In 2013, she hosted docu-reality series Dream School SA aired on M-Net.[6]
Tongue in Cheek talk show was co-hosted by Anele in 2014,[7] [8] two years later she hosted daytime talk show Real Talk with Anele.[9] [10]
In May 2016, she co-hosted Our Perfect Wedding with her sister Thembisa.[11]
In November 2018, Mdoda joined 947 as Breakfast Club show host.[12] That same month she hosted third season of The Voice South Africa, which airs on M-NET[13] [14] [15]
In 2020, Mdoda was a judge on 2020 Miss South Africa pageant.[16]
In February 2021, she landed on role of hosting Pan-African television show The Buzz.[17] [18] [19]
In September 2021, she was announced as Miss South Africa host along with Nico Panagio.[20]
Mdoda hosted Miss South Africa Beauty Pageant 2022 which was held at SunBet Arena on August 13, 2022.[21]
In the second quarter of 2022, Mdoda co-produced Ludik Netflix Afrikaans series.[22]
In early April 2023, Mdoda launched singing game show Masked Singer, broadcast on SABC 3 and hosted by Mpho Popps in partnership with SABC 1 and Primedia.[23] [24]
Endorsement
In early May 2019, Mdoda was announced as Domestos' official Sanitation Brand Ambassador.[25] [26]
Achievements
Throughout her career Mdoda has scored several locally and international accolades. In 2012, she was named Rising Star of the Year by Media Magazine.[27] [28] [29] At 27th Annual Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards, she won Top South African Radio DJ.[30]
Anele won Best talk Show at the 2017 Golden Horn Awards. She also won Best Breakfast Show Host at the South African Radio Awards 2021.[31] [32]
Basadi in Music Awards
!|-|2024|The Masked Singer|Entertainment TV Producer of the Year| |[33]
Best of Joburg Awards
!|-|2020| rowspan="2" | Herself|Best radio personality||[34] |-|2021 |Best Radio Personality of the Year||[35]
South African Film and Television Awards
!|-|2017|Herself |Best talk Show||[36]
South African Radio Awards
!|-|rowspan=5|2022|Club 947|Breakfast show presenter||rowspan=5|[37] [38] |-|rowspan=2|Herself |Best Breakfast Show Presenter||-|Best Promotions/Stunt||-|The Perfect Proposal|Best Multi-Channel Promotions ||-|LottoStar Summer of Millions with 947|Best Radio Innovation||-
Controversy
In 2016, Anele Mdoda faced backlash after a holiday in Israel. The criticism, largely by South Africans, was due to her visiting Israel during a cultural boycott by the South African government and citizens, who are opposed to Israel. Mdoda referred to the criticisms as "political babble",[39] a statement she has never retracted. Anele Mdoda stirred the pot by boldly claiming that Kelly Rowland isn't as attractive as Beyoncé. The controversial statement has ignited a fervent debate among fans, with many questioning Mdoda's perspective on beauty in the realm of celebrity comparisons.[40]
External links
Notes and References
- News: Cebelihle . Mthethwa. 2019-08-09. 5 awesome things Anele Mdoda has achieved throughout her career Drum. Drum. South Africa . 2022-06-08.
- Web site: Stunning pictures of the Mdoda sisters Thembisa and Anele - News365. News365. 2022-06-08.
- Web site: Sun City readies for Miss SA 2012 - The Mail & Guardian. The Mail & Guardian. Rhode . Marshall. 2012-12-11.
- News: Anele Mdoda: Bold, brave and sensational Drum . Drum. 2016-08-18 . Hopewell . Mpapu . 2022-06-08.
- Web site: Anele returns to clash of the choirs. 2022-06-08. Zkhiphani.
- Web site: Dream School SA Season 1 TVSA. 2022-06-08. TVSA.
- Web site: 2014-09-09. Anele Mdoda heads up Tongue in Cheek The Citizen. 2022-06-09 . The Citizen.
- News: Tongue in Cheek premieres tonight Channel. 2022-06-08. Channel. South Africa . 2014-09-09.
- News: South Africa . en. Anele Mdoda resigns from Real Talk with Anele Drum. 2018-05-31 . Pam . Magwaza. Drum. 2022-06-08.
- Web site: 2022-06-08. SowetanLIVE . 2018-05-31. Anele leaves 'Real Talk' after two years. Emmanuel . Tjiya.
- News: Anele Mdoda takes over from sister on Our Perfect Wedding Truelove. Amanda . Ndlangisa. 2016-05-24. South Africa . TrueLove. 2022-06-08.
- Web site: 2018-11-02. Our Queen, Anele Mdoda, is the brand new host of The Voice SA. 947. 2022-06-08. Preneil . Pillay.
- Web site: Anele Mdoda lands dream job as The Voice SA host Mossel Bay Advertiser. Mossel Bay Advertiser. 2022-06-08.
- Web site: Anele Mdoda announced as the new 'The Voice South Africa' host. Independent Online . 2022-06-08. 2018-11-02.
- News: 2018-11-02. Anele Mdoda is the new host of The Voice SA Channel. Channel. 2022-06-08.
- Web site: Media personality Anele Mdoda returns to judge Miss SA. SowetanLIVE. Emmanuel. Tjiya. 2021-06-09.
- Web site: Anele Mdoda leads 'The Buzz' into its new season. Independent Online . 2022-06-09. Liam Karabo . Joyce . 2021-05-21.
- Web site: All you need to know about Anele Mdoda's new talk show. Masego . Seemela. ThisaLIVE. 2021-02-08.
- Web site: The Pan-African television show creating a buzz The Citizen. 2022-06-09. The Citizen. 2021-06-07. Brian . Sokutu.
- Web site: Anele Mdoda announced as Miss SA host. 2022-06-08. Glamour. 2021-09-21. Thobile. Mazibuko.
- Web site: The Ghosts Of The Past Continues To Haunt Anele Mdoda. 2022-07-19. 2022-07-20. ZAlebs.
- Web site: Ludik: Watch the trailer for Netflix's first Afrikaans drama co-produced by Anele Mdoda. 2022-07-26. The Citizen. 2022-08-05. Kaunda . Selisho.
- Web site: Anele Mdoda on producing 'The Masked Singer SA' & paving the way for the next generation. 10 April 2023 . Joy. Mphande. TimesLIVE. 2024-06-29.
- Web site: Anele hopes The Masked Singer is on the button. SowetanLIVE . 2024-06-29. 2023-04-06. Patience. Bambalele.
- Web site: Domestos ambassador Anele Mdoda launches the first phase of crowdfunded school toilets in EC. Viwe . Tyolwana. Social Television. 2024-06-29. 2019-05-02.
- News: Campaigning for the 'dignity of children', Anele Mdoda ramps up support to eradicate pit latrines. News24 . South Africa. 2019-06-15. en-ZA . Kamva. Somdyala. subscription. 2024-06-29.
- Web site: Their stars keep rising The Media Online. The Media Online. 2022-06-10. Joanna . Wright. 2013-09-09.
- Web site: Crowning a decade of Women in The Media The Media Online. 2021-07-27. Glenda. Nevill. The Media Online. 2022-06-10.
- Web site: Lebo . Tleane . Anele Mdoda Gushes Over Bagging 3 Radio Awards - Youth Village. Youth Village. 2022-06-10.
- News: Anele Mdoda wins at Nickelodeon' 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards TrueLove. 2014-03-31. Amanda . Ndlangisa. TrueLove . South Africa. 2022-06-10.
- Web site: Anele Mdoda wins coveted award. glamour.co.za. 2021-08-02. 2022-06-10.
- Web site: PressReader. Anele Mdoda bags yet another award - PressReader. subscription. 2022-06-10. 2021-08-06.
- Web site: Basadi in Music Awards 2024: All the nominees . Ano. Shumba. 2024-06-28. Music in Africa . 2024-06-27.
- Web site: Anele Mdoda Wins Top Radio Award! - ZAlebs. 2020-06-22. 2022-06-10. ZAlebs.
- Web site: Anele Mdoda Wins Big At The Best of Joburg Awards 2021. Ubetoo. 2022-06-10. John. Israel A . 2021-11-11.
- Web site: Here's who won big at the Saftas.... TimesLIVE. 2022-06-08. 2017-03-19.
- Web site: Anele Mdoda's breakfast show bags 10 nods at SA Radio Awards 2022. Independent Online. 2022-09-08. Kedibone. Modise. 2022-09-09.
- Web site: Here are your faves who were nominated for the SA radio awards. 2022-09-08. TshisaLIVE. Joy . Mphande. 2022-09-09.
- News: Thakurdin . Karishma . 2021-10-21 . Anele Mdoda insists that Kelly Rowland isn't prettier than Beyoncé . 2023-01-11 . Times Live . City Press . South Africa.
- News: Grootboom . Jamal . 2016-05-19 . Anele Mdoda hits out at backlash over family holiday to Israel . 2023-01-11 . Times IOL . IOL . South Africa.